As the global race for critical minerals intensifies, a potential deal between the United States and Ukraine could reshape supply chains and bolster strategic alliances. These minerals, essential for everything from renewable energy technologies to electric vehicles and advanced defense systems, are increasingly becoming a point of geopolitical leverage. Amidst the ongoing conflict, Ukraine’s vast … Read more
A Growing Problem: Tracking Recent Russian Intrusions The skies over Europe, traditionally a symbol of freedom and peaceful transit, are increasingly marked by tension. A concerning rise in Russian aircraft intrusions into NATO airspace is casting a long shadow over the effectiveness of the Alliance’s air defense systems. These incidents, far from being isolated occurrences, … Read more
Introduction The recent imposition of export controls targeting advanced computing chips to China serves as a stark reminder of the increasingly fraught relationship between the United States and China. While trade has always been a complex dance between the world’s two largest economies, the focus has dramatically shifted to technology. The seeds of this conflict … Read more
Introduction The dust of shattered buildings settles slowly in Syria, but the turmoil remains anything but resolved. Years after Russia’s decisive intervention tipped the scales in favor of Bashar al-Assad, a semblance of territorial control has been restored to the regime. Yet, beneath the façade of stability, Syria continues to grapple with profound political, economic, … Read more
The Pitfalls of Brutality and Ineffectiveness The horrifying images emerging from Eastern Ghouta, with civilians suffocating under the weight of a suspected chemical attack, not only triggered global outrage but also illuminated a stark truth: the limits of Russia’s control over its Syrian ally, Bashar al-Assad. Russia’s intervention in the Syrian Civil War, ostensibly to … Read more
The Failures of the Assad Regime Initial Expectations vs. Reality The Syrian conflict, a complex and devastating multi-sided war, has become a grim laboratory for geopolitics. From the initial protests of the Arab Spring, it swiftly spiraled into a brutal civil war, drawing in regional and global powers. Among them, Russia emerged as a steadfast … Read more
